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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.80, 2,078.32 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.80, 2,078.32 and 564.76 is: 846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.80 : 2,078.32 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.80/2,078.32 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.80x = 2,078.32 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.80x = 1,173,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,752.00/1,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.99

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